08/11/2016
Icelandic advisory firm gains FCA authorisation
Said it had long sought to expand its business in the UK.
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08/05/2016
Channel Islands Securities Exchange Takes Steps To Welcome More Islamic Finance
The Exchange is already home to a number of debt securities and investment vehicles which are Islamic finance structures.
08/05/2016
Glittering future for Windsor's iconic Crooked House
The 17th century building was put up for sale in April last year for £1.5million but failed to sell.
08/03/2016
SPECIAL: Greenlight Re boss heralds new chapter despite more losses and criticism of business model
Greenlight Capital Re, a property/casualty reinsurer based in the Cayman Islands, reported a net loss of $63 million for the second quarter – exceeding the $39.6 million it lost in the same period in 2015.
08/02/2016
Greenlight Capital Re reports 2Q loss
Greenlight Capital Re shares have climbed 13 percent since the beginning of the year.
08/01/2016
Aramex founder sells entire stake to Boson Ventures
Aramex said last week that it recorded a 24 per cent growth in net profit for the first half of this year to Dh222.5 million.
07/27/2016
Portland JSX Funds Back Bermuda Bank Investment
PJSX, a start-up equity fund, reported its set of quarterly financial results last week
07/26/2016
ILS market returns could be hit by further natural catastrophe losses
Speaking at the Guernsey-hosted ‘ILS Insight’ masterclass in Zurich earlier this month, Des Potter, Head of GC Securities, EMEA,
07/26/2016
Universal Partners to list on AltX and then seek investments
This marks a departure from Ethos Private Equity, which is listing a separate vehicle, Ethos Capital Partners, to give mass market investors access to new and existing funds.
07/26/2016
Seychelles assumes chairmanship of Afrexim Bank for one year
Seychelles hosted the Afreximbank’s 23rd Annual General Meeting last week with around 500 delegates from the continent attending.
07/25/2016
Premier wants fresh look at relations with UK
The political leaders also discussed plans for their annual Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) meeting in the United Kingdom later this year.
07/22/2016
Seychellois businesses showcase products to investors from African continent
Three key areas were addressed at the forum: investment opportunities in the blue economy, the future of the financial services and focus on regional trade relations.
07/21/2016
Mr Pippa's hedge fund and a string of City scandals: James Matthews' firm admits losing thousands after backers were shut down while also facing lawsuit in the US
Last year the firm admitted losing tens of thousands of pounds after its Cayman Islands bankers were shut down by the US government.
07/19/2016
R&Q boosts portfolio Bermuda with acquisition of captive
The lines of business it covers include workers’ compensation, general, commercial auto, inland marine, property and auto liability exposures.
07/19/2016
EU watchdog backs 'passport' for U.S. hedge funds in Europe
ESMA recommended the EU took action to "mitigate this risk.
07/19/2016
Owners Of Scots Whisky Giant Named In Panama Papers
Whyte and Mackay Limited’s last annual accounts show it paid £172,000 in income tax in 2015 on pre-tax profits of just over £24 million.
07/19/2016
U.K. Hedge-Fund Brexit Concerns Eased by EU Access Opinion
The guidance may give encouragement about access following Brexit for funds in the U.K.
07/18/2016
Patricia White Shortlisted for ‘Woman of the Year: Business Growth'
This will be the fourth Powerwomen Awards, a programme to champion women in the wealth sector and celebrate female leadership and wider diversity.
07/15/2016
Luxembourg approves Reserved Alternative Investment Fund vehicle
Luxembourg managers will therefore have a choice, depending on investor preference.
07/14/2016
Guernsey to stage insurance forum in London
The first session will focus on structural innovation in the marketplace and centres of excellence.